The Capital Bistro

The Capital Bistro Menu

(518) 694-3122
55 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207

Brunch Classics


French Toast
$9.00
House made grande marnier & orange zest battered Texas toast served with fresh strawberries, real maple syrup & crispy bacon, topped with house made vanilla whipped cream.
Capital Eggs Benedict
$10.00
Canadian bacon and poached eggs on an English muffin topped with house made Hollandaise sauce over a bed of mixed greens, served with home fried potatoes.
Spinach & Mushroom Benedict
$10.00
Smoked Salmon Benedict
$13.50
Buttermilk Pancakes
$9.00
Served with butter & real maple syrup.
Classic Breakfast
$9.00
2 eggs your style served with home fried potatoes & toast.
3 Eggs Omelet
$13.00
Served with home fried potatoes.
Speciality Omelet
$14.00
A fluffy omelet stuffed with lump crab, fresh spinach & cheddar cheese, served with home fried potatoes.
Breakfast Sandwich
9.00
2 eggs scrambled with cheddar cheese & choice of bacon or sausage on a soft roll, served with home fried potatoes.

$Brunch Capital Sizzlers


Veggie Sizzler
$10.00
Sauteed spinach, tomato, mushrooms, peppers, onions & melted cheddar. Served with seasoned home fried potatoes, 2 eggs to order & choice of toast.
NY State Apple
$11.00
Sauteed New York state red delicious apples, breakfast sausage, onions & warmed brie. Served with seasoned home fried potatoes, 2 eggs to order & choice of toast.
Tenderloin & Cheese
$14.00
Sliced filet, sauteed peppers, onions, melted cheddar & Swiss cheese. Served with seasoned home fried potatoes, 2 eggs to order & choice of toast.
Bacon & Swiss
10.00
Served with seasoned home fried potatoes, 2 eggs to order & choice of toast.

$Brunch Dishes


Chicken Caesar Wrap
$11.00
Served in a roasted red pepper wrap with house made chips.
Smoked Salmon Salad
$13.00
Smoked salmon, fresh spinach, hard boiled egg, bacon, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives & feta cheese, served with balsamic dressing.
Capital Grilled Cheese
$13.00
Sharp cheddar cheese & brie melted between crusty white bread. Served with a cup of creamy tomato soup & house made chips.
Pesto Chicken
$13.00
Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers & rigatoni pasta tossed in a creamy pesto sauce, served with toasted garlic points.
Breakfast Burger
14.00
Kilcoyne Farm's local New York grass & grain fed beef a fried egg, bacon, Hollandaise, lettuce, tomato & onion on a toasted soft roll. Served with a side salad, home fried potatoes or chips.

$Starters


Crab Cakes
$13.00
Jumbo lump crab meat seasoned with Old Bay, fresh chopped red pepper, celery, scallion and red onion. Served with a zesty remoulade.
Fried Calamari
$11.00
Fresh calamari fried golden and tossed with pepperoncini. Served with sweet chili sauce and house made cocktail sauce.
Meatballs
$12.00
Chef's signature pork and beef meatballs served with house made marinara sauce and toast points.
Traditional Bruschetta
$12.00
Toast points rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil and topped with fresh tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic. Vegetarian.
Yuca Fries
$8.00
Fried crisp and seasoned with garlic, sea salt, cracked pepper and fresh herbs. Topped with cherry pepper and shaved Parmesan. Served with lavender aioli for dipping.
Shrimp Cocktail
$11.00
Jumbo shrimp with house made cocktail sauce for dipping.
Lobster Chowder
$8.00-12.00
Asian Calamari
$14.00
Fresh calamari fried golden drizzled with sriracha aioli, wasabi aioli, sweet soy, Thai chili sauce, scallions and toasted sesame nori crunch.
Brussels Sprouts
$9.00
Sauteed with garlic, herbs, grain mustard, pecorino Romano, sriracha chick peas and balsamic drizzle. Vegetarian and gluten free.
Pork Dumplings
$9.00
House made dumplings stuffed with ground pork, scallions and grated carrots, pan fried and steamed, served with an orange-ginger soy dipping sauce.
Seafood Fritters
14.00
Lump crab, scallop, lobster and shrimp, topped with scallions, a lime zest and jalapenos, served with a zesty remolaude.

$Small Plates


Cheese Board
$17.00-26.00
Port Wine cheese, goat cheese and creamy Danish blue cheese served with sopressata, beef sausage, house made NY apple chutney, assorted dried fruits and crackers.
Brisket Tacos
$12.00
Smoked brisket from sister location The Barrel Saloon Texas BBQ served in two soft flour tortillas with pickles cabbage, black beans, jalapenos and shredded cheddar, house-made taco sauce and salsa sour cream.
Seared Sashimi Tuna
$14.00
Sesame encrusted, served rare with pickled ginger, wasabi aioli and orange soy.
Grilled Flatbread
12.00
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, mixed greens, avocado, truffle oil and a balsamic fig glaze. Vegetarian.

$Salads


The Capital Salad
$8.00
Fresh field greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, grated carrots and red onions in choice of dressing. Vegetarian.
Char-Grilled Romaine Hearts Salad
$9.00
Romaine hearts lightly grilled and served with bacon crumbles, croutons, grape tomatoes and a side of bleu cheese dressing.
Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine lettuce tossed in creamy house made Caesar dressing with garlic croutons, anchovies, heirloom cherry tomatoes and shaved Parmesan.
Goat Cheese Salad
12.00
Mixed greens tossed in our raspberry vinaigrette, topped with toasted pine nuts, roasted beets and an herb goat cheese croquette.

$Mains


Chicken Parm
$18.00
Parmesan-breaded chicken breast, fried and topped with prosciutto and Italian cheeses. Served with angel hair pasta tossed in marinara sauce.
Special Risotto of the Day
$18.00
Please contact restaurant for daily selection. Gluten free and vegetarian.
Capital Salmon
$24.00
Grilled Atlantic salmon served with herb jasmine rice and roasted Brussels sprouts. Topped with a tamari teriyaki glaze. Gluten free.
N.Y. Strip Steak
$27.00
Topped with garlic herb compound butter. Served with potato and vegetables du jour. Gluten free.
Chicken Riggies
$18.00
Utica style rigatoni tossed in a spicy vodka tomato cream sauce, mixed with sauteed chicken, mushrooms and cherry peppers. Topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Seared Ahi Tuna Steak
$25.00
Sesame encrusted tuna, sliced and served rare with fried plantains, edamame seaweed salad, herbed jasmine rice, pickled ginger and orange soy. Gluten free.
Grilled Pork Porterhouse
$26.00
Brined porterhouse grilled to perfection and topped with house made New York apple chutney. Served with potato and vegetables du jour. Gluten free.
16 oz. Bone-In Ribeye
$29.00
Grilled to request, drizzled with rosemary garlic demi glaze, served with potato and veg du jour.
Chicken Saltimbocca
$20.00
Seared bone-in chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto, fresh sage and Parmesan. Served with potato du jour and sauteed spinach. Gluten free.
Lobster Ravioli
$30.00
Stuffed lobster ravioli with lump crab and fresh Maine lobster in a sherry wine cream sauce, topped with shaved Parm.
Mahi Mahi
$25.00
Pan-seared mahi mahi filet served with papaya chutney, herb jasmine rice, baby bok choy and fried plantains.
Seared Diver Scallops
$30.00
Seared jumbo diver scallops served with a sweet green pea risotto, micro greens and shaved Parmesan. Gluten free.
Short Rib Stroganoff
$25.00
Braised boneless short rib in burgundy sauce with root vegetables and wild mushrooms, served with pappardelle pasta, topped with herb sour cream.
Cheese Ravioli
15.00
Pastosa stuffed ravioli served with house made marinara sauce.

$Dinner Sandwiches


Beef Burger Dinner
$13.00
Kilcoyne Farm's local New York grass fed ground beef, char grilled to your taste served with lettuce and tomato.
Capital Grilled Cheese Sandwich Dinner
$11.00
Cheddar cheese & brie melted between crusty white bread accompanied by a cup of creamy tomato soup.
Cuban Sandwich Dinner
12.00
Thinly sliced pork loin on a soft roll, served with Dijon mustard, house made sweet & spicy pickles and cheddar cheese.

$Gourmet Pub Fare


Bistro Burger
$18.00
10 oz. all-natural grass-fed beef topped with melted brie, sauteed wild mushrooms, avocado, truffle oil and mesclun mix, served on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Capital Bull Burger
$19.00
10 oz. all-natural grass-fed beef loaded with bacon, cheddar, sauteed mushrooms and onions, topped with a sunny side up egg and roasted garlic aioli, served on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Port Sausage Burger
$16.00
10 oz. house-made NY maple syrup sausage topped with NY apple chutney, carmelized onions and port wine cheese, served on a brioche bun. Served with choice of side.
Maine Lobster Roll
$20.00
Fresh Maine lobster, celery, light mayo and old bay, served on a buttery roll. Served with choice of side.
Capital Grilled Cheese
$16.00
Cheddar and brie cheese melted between crusty white bread with bacon and avocado, served with a cup of creamy tomato soup.
Brisket Tacos
$12.00
Smoked brisket from The Barrel Saloon Texas BBQ served in 2 soft flour tortillas with pickled cabbage, black beans, jalapenos, shredded cheddar, house made taco sauce and salsa sour cream.
Capital Cheddar Burger
$15.00
8 oz. choice beef burger topped with cheddar cheese and bacon. Served with shoestring fries.

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